Cost of living in Argentina compared to Portugal
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| Food | + 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 28% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Argentina | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $21,897 (€18) | €12 | + 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $14,462 (€12) | €8 | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $4,655 (€3.72) | €3.36 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $1,688 (€1.35) | €0.95 | + 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $4,086 (€3.27) | €3.32 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $2,998 (€2.40) | €2.01 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $6,607 (€5.28) | €4.90 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $2,734 (€2.19) | €1.81 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $1,333 (€1.07) | €1.37 | - 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $2,114 (€1.69) | €1.09 | + 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $7,987 (€6) | €5.76 | + 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $3,446 (€2.75) | €2.22 | + 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $1,270 (€1.02) | €0.91 | + 11% | |
| Housing | - 42% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 42% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Argentina | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $951,555 (€761) | €1,465 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $605,782 (€484) | €1,005 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $96,856 (€77) | €112 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $662,243 (€529) | €1,018 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $504,540 (€403) | €729 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $66,339 (€53) | €88 | - 40% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $21,382 (€17) | €26 | - 34% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $512,439 (€410) | €326 | + 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $250,966 (€201) | €127 | + 58% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $7,742 (€6) | €7 | - 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $8,035 (€6) | €9 | - 29% | |
| Clothes | + 39% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 39% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Argentina | Portugal | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $111,706 (€89) | €82 | + 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $71,228 (€57) | €30 | + 89% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $150,748 (€121) | €85 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $129,628 (€104) | €90 | + 15% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 11% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Argentina | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $29,744,400 (€23,776) | €26,809 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $1,254 (€1.00) | €1.70 | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $44,839 (€36) | €36 | + 1% | |
| Personal Care | + 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 4% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Argentina | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $7,626 (€6) | €5.32 | + 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $15,460 (€12) | €4.58 | + 170% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $31,596 (€25) | €65 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $10,827 (€9) | €3.22 | + 169% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $3,846 (€3.07) | €3.46 | - 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $5,638 (€4.51) | €3.56 | + 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $3,457 (€2.76) | €1.59 | + 74% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $3,637 (€2.91) | €2.04 | + 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $15,818 (€13) | €14 | - 11% | |
| Entertainment | + 63% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 63% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Argentina | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $41,511 (€33) | €31 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $19,561 (€16) | €13 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $54,836 (€44) | €54 | - 19% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $74,391 (€59) | €45 | + 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $10,531 (€8) | €8 | + 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $5,363 (€4.29) | €2.90 | + 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $4,187 (€3.35) | €2.11 | + 59% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $965,895 (€772) | €417 | + 85% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $704 (€0.56) | €0.18 | + 206% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $41,700 (€33) | €34 | - 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $4,297 (€3.44) | €5.38 | - 36% | |
| TOTAL | - 1% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 7,197 prices entered by 699 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 11, 2025.
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Cost of living in Argentina is about the same as in Portugal
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